EDS & Academy

EDS training gallery: A week from match action

View the best images as our Elite Development Squad prepare for the first Premier League 2 fixture of 2025.

Ben Wilkinson‘s squad return to match action a week today.

We welcome Brighton to the Joie Stadium for a 19:00 (UK) kick-off on Monday 13 January, our first league outing of the new year.

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Focused on staying at the table’s summit and extending our winning run to 10 successive games, our young, aspiring talent have been hard at work as preparation continues.

From fitness to shooting drills to small-sided games, the sunny - but chilly - City Football Academy has been a picturesque place to train for our EDS.

View a collection of training images via the gallery below...

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SUPER SPIKE : In safe hands with 'keeper Spike Brits.

SUPER SPIKE : In safe hands with 'keeper Spike Brits.
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CLOSE UP : Michael Okeke on the CFA training pitches.

CLOSE UP : Michael Okeke on the CFA training pitches.
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NEW YEAR, SAME AMBITIONS : Lakyle Samuel heading into the latest drill as we work towards a busy fixture period.

NEW YEAR, SAME AMBITIONS : Lakyle Samuel heading into the latest drill as we work towards a busy fixture period.
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GUESS WHO : Which EDS midfielder is the mysterious figure?

GUESS WHO : Which EDS midfielder is the mysterious figure?
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SHINING BRIGHT : Max Hudson blocks the sun as he focuses on the task at hand.

SHINING BRIGHT : Max Hudson blocks the sun as he focuses on the task at hand.
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DARING DADA-MASCOLL : Midfielder Isaiah Dada-Mascoll working hard.

DARING DADA-MASCOLL : Midfielder Isaiah Dada-Mascoll working hard.
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PRESSURE : Han Willhoft-King tries to tackle Matty Henderson-Hall.

PRESSURE : Han Willhoft-King tries to tackle Matty Henderson-Hall.